Warranty
Longer than 3 of 5 other US storesFrom Back Market's policy1 year warranty
What it means for youIf a fault appears within 1 year, Back Market has to repair, replace or refund it.
Back Market: warranty, returns and grades in plain words
Since 2018Brooklyn, NY1,702 live listings
$86
Lowest iPhone Back Market
- 1 year warranty
- 30-day returns
- Free shipping
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Back Market's terms, in plain words
Each term in Back Market's own words, and what it means for you. A chip shows where Back Market stands among the other US stores.
Returns
The same as 4 of 5 other US storesFrom Back Market's policyNo restocking fees
What it means for you30 days to change your mind and send it back.
Battery
From Back Market's policyAbove 80% capacity
In the box
From Back Market's policyBoth OEM and compatible available depending on seller
Shipping
From Back Market's policyFree shipping to 48 contiguous United States
What it means for youRefurbMe's prices for Back Market include free shipping.
Paying
From Back Market's policyPossible with Affirm starting at 0% APR. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, PayPal
What it means for youYou can pay in installments.
Student discount
From Back Market's policy5% off for college students
Who runs Back Market?
- Company
- Back Market, Inc.
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founded
- 2018, 8 years ago
- Reviews
- Better Business Bureau, Trustpilot, ResellerRatings
What Back Market's grades look like
Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. Each store words its own grades, so here is how the others name the same one. The photos follow the device you picked above.
AExcellentand Premium
The body may have very light micro-scratches that are invisible at a distance of 8 inches (a bit longer than a standard-sized pencil) or...
- eBay Refurbished: Excellent
- Amazon Renewed: Excellent
- Apple Store: Grade A
- Gazelle: Excellent
BGood
The body may have light micro-scratches that are invisible at a distance of 20 inches (about an arm's length) or more. For items with...
- eBay Refurbished: Very Good
- Amazon Renewed: Good
- Gazelle: Good
- Mac of All Trades: Very Good
CFair
The body may have a few visible scratches and dents that don't affect performance. Devices with screens may have light scratches that are...
- eBay Refurbished: Good
- Amazon Renewed: Acceptable
- Gazelle: Fair
- Mac of All Trades: Good
Back Market and its alternatives
Each matchup puts prices, policies and reviews side by side.
Back Market vs eBay RefurbishedeBay Refurbished: longer warranty (2 years), iPhone from $99 ($13 more) 
Back Market vs Amazon RenewedAmazon Renewed: shorter warranty (3 months), iPhone from $105 ($19 more) 
Back Market vs Apple StoreApple Store: iPhone from $659 ($573 more), 14-day returns 
Back Market vs GazelleGazelle: shorter warranty (1 month), iPhone from $95 ($9 more) 
Back Market vs Mac of All TradesMac of All Trades: shorter warranty (1 month), iPhone from $455 ($369 more) 
Back Market vs ReebeloReebelo: similar terms Questions about Back Market
What warranty does Back Market offer?
Back Market's warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year, as of October 30, 2026. That is longer than 3 of 5 other US stores. eBay Refurbished gives the longest, 2 years. Back Market also gives 30 days to return a device.
What is Back Market's return policy?
Back Market gives at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, as of October 30, 2026. That is the same as 4 of 5 other US stores. Back Market's policy says: "No restocking fees." Back Market also backs the device with a warranty of 1 year.
What do Back Market's grades mean?
Back Market sells refurbished Apple devices in 4 grades: Premium, Excellent, Good and Fair. Every grade works fully; the grade only describes how the casing and screen look. For its lowest grade, Fair, Back Market's policy says: "The body may have a few visible scratches and dents that don't affect performance."
Does Back Market offer free shipping?
RefurbMe's Back Market prices include free shipping, as of October 30, 2026. RefurbMe's prices include free shipping at 4 of the 5 other US stores it tracks. Back Market's policy says: "Free shipping to 48 contiguous United States." Back Market gives 30 days to return a device, and its warranty lasts 1 year.
Who runs Back Market?
Back Market is run by Back Market, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, NY. Back Market has profiles on Better Business Bureau, Trustpilot and ResellerRatings. RefurbMe's live listings hold 1,702 refurbished Apple devices from Back Market, as of October 30, 2026. Read our guide to Back Market.